Shieldworkz Featured in Mid-Day for Launch of
2025 Global OT/ICS & IoT Threat Landscape Report
Shieldworkz has been featured in Mid-Day News, one of India’s leading publications, for the launch of its much-anticipated “Global OT/ICS & IoT Threat Landscape Assessment & Analysis Report 2025.” This exclusive media coverage marks a major milestone in the ongoing mission to fortify industrial and critical infrastructure against an escalating wave of cyber threats.
As digital transformation accelerates across sectors like energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, and utilities, the convergence of operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and Internet of Things (IoT) has opened the floodgates to increasingly complex threat vectors. The Shieldworkz 2025 report offers one of the most comprehensive and data-driven assessments of this evolving threat landscape.
A Spotlight on Industrial Cybersecurity
The Mid-Day News feature highlights how Shieldworkz is redefining OT and IoT cybersecurity through its in-depth research and real-world threat intelligence. The 2025 Threat Landscape Report, developed by the Shieldworkz Threat Research Lab, dives deep into the most pressing cyber risks, from deauthentication attacks and ransomware to long-term shell persistence and supply chain compromises.
The report was launched during the prestigious Global OT Security Summit (GOTS) 2025, where cybersecurity luminaries and thought leaders gathered to shape the future of industrial resilience.
Shieldworkz has been featured in Mid-Day News, one of India’s leading publications, for the launch of its much-anticipated “Global OT/ICS & IoT Threat Landscape Assessment & Analysis Report 2025.” This exclusive media coverage marks a major milestone in the ongoing mission to fortify industrial and critical infrastructure against an escalating wave of cyber threats.
As digital transformation accelerates across sectors like energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, and utilities, the convergence of operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and Internet of Things (IoT) has opened the floodgates to increasingly complex threat vectors. The Shieldworkz 2025 report offers one of the most comprehensive and data-driven assessments of this evolving threat landscape.
A Spotlight on Industrial Cybersecurity
The Mid-Day News feature highlights how Shieldworkz is redefining OT and IoT cybersecurity through its in-depth research and real-world threat intelligence. The 2025 Threat Landscape Report, developed by the Shieldworkz Threat Research Lab, dives deep into the most pressing cyber risks, from deauthentication attacks and ransomware to long-term shell persistence and supply chain compromises.
The report was launched during the prestigious Global OT Security Summit (GOTS) 2025, where cybersecurity luminaries and thought leaders gathered to shape the future of industrial resilience.
Industry Recognition at Global OT Security Summit (GOTS) 2025
This landmark report was validated and shaped by some of the most respected minds in the cybersecurity and energy ecosystems, including:
Shri Paparaju Buddhavarapu, Ex-Executive Director & CISO, ONGC
Shri M.A.K.P. Singh, Former CISO, Ministry of Power
Shri Vinayak Godse, CEO, DSCI
Shri Durga Prasad Dube, VP, Reliance Infosolutions
Shri Krishna Kumar, Cybersecurity Scientist
Shri Mrinal Ro, CISO, Cairn Oil & Gas
Their collaboration underscores the strategic relevance and technical rigor of the Shieldworkz report.
Industry Recognition at Global OT Security Summit (GOTS) 2025
This landmark report was validated and shaped by some of the most respected minds in the cybersecurity and energy ecosystems, including:
Shri Paparaju Buddhavarapu, Ex-Executive Director & CISO, ONGC
Shri M.A.K.P. Singh, Former CISO, Ministry of Power
Shri Vinayak Godse, CEO, DSCI
Shri Durga Prasad Dube, VP, Reliance Infosolutions
Shri Krishna Kumar, Cybersecurity Scientist
Shri Mrinal Ro, CISO, Cairn Oil & Gas
Their collaboration underscores the strategic relevance and technical rigor of the Shieldworkz report.
Key Findings That Demand Urgent Action
The Shieldworkz 2025 Threat Landscape Report is not just an academic study, it is a tactical guide, filled with actionable intelligence that CISOs, OT operators, and risk managers can implement immediately. Some eye-opening statistics from the report include:
68% of OT intrusions now lead to full process-control compromise in under 24 hours
Over 250 million unauthorized RF connection probes detected globally
42% of IoT devices in energy and oil sectors still operate on default credentials
Customized ransomware strains now deploy within 6 hours of initial breach
$4.5 million estimated hourly downtime cost for critical infrastructure operators
These numbers illustrate the rapidly shrinking window for detection and response, making proactive security planning non-negotiable.
Key Findings That Demand Urgent Action
The Shieldworkz 2025 Threat Landscape Report is not just an academic study, it is a tactical guide, filled with actionable intelligence that CISOs, OT operators, and risk managers can implement immediately. Some eye-opening statistics from the report include:
68% of OT intrusions now lead to full process-control compromise in under 24 hours
Over 250 million unauthorized RF connection probes detected globally
42% of IoT devices in energy and oil sectors still operate on default credentials
Customized ransomware strains now deploy within 6 hours of initial breach
$4.5 million estimated hourly downtime cost for critical infrastructure operators
These numbers illustrate the rapidly shrinking window for detection and response, making proactive security planning non-negotiable.
What Makes This Report Unique?
Powered by unmatched telemetry and threat intelligence, Shieldworkz draws from:
150,000+ distributed honeypots across 30 countries
20,000+ wireless sensor nodes monitoring live OT environments
Insights from 75+ OT incident investigations
Intelligence sharing from national CERTs and ICS-CERT alliances
With a data-centric approach, the report reveals not just how attackers operate, but how defenders can stay one step ahead.
What Makes This Report Unique?
Powered by unmatched telemetry and threat intelligence, Shieldworkz draws from:
150,000+ distributed honeypots across 30 countries
20,000+ wireless sensor nodes monitoring live OT environments
Insights from 75+ OT incident investigations
Intelligence sharing from national CERTs and ICS-CERT alliances
With a data-centric approach, the report reveals not just how attackers operate, but how defenders can stay one step ahead.
From Insight to Action
What truly sets Shieldworkz apart is the seamless integration of these insights into its platform offerings:
Real-time threat detection through automated IOC ingestion
Prioritized remediation via dynamic risk scoring
IEC 62443, NIST, and NIS2-compliant frameworks
Advanced red-teaming and OT-specific penetration testing
Legacy-to-edge modernization consulting
Executive-level dashboards for audit-readiness and decision support
From Insight to Action
What truly sets Shieldworkz apart is the seamless integration of these insights into its platform offerings:
Real-time threat detection through automated IOC ingestion
Prioritized remediation via dynamic risk scoring
IEC 62443, NIST, and NIS2-compliant frameworks
Advanced red-teaming and OT-specific penetration testing
Legacy-to-edge modernization consulting
Executive-level dashboards for audit-readiness and decision support
Learn More & Resources
Visit our website: shieldworkz.com
Download the 2025 Global OT/ICS & IoT Threat Landscape Report
For press inquiries and expert interviews, contact: info@shieldworkz.com
Stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats with Shieldworkz, your partner in proactive OT cybersecurity.
Learn More & Resources
Visit our website: shieldworkz.com
Download the 2025 Global OT/ICS & IoT Threat Landscape Report
For press inquiries and expert interviews, contact: info@shieldworkz.com
Stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats with Shieldworkz, your partner in proactive OT cybersecurity.
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